New Gn'R Guitarist Found?

[KeVoRkIaN]

I know nothing of this guy - I found this among many things though - any one a fan? - I never heard of him

[dave-gnfnr2k]

If he is lying then this is a con not on GnR fans but on his own fans. they all believe him and stand behind him.

I think he may have been contacted and perhaps laid down for guitar parts for axl to hear but as far as being a member of gnr that is very presumptuous. I hope that all of our reactions to him will bear some weight as this search continues.

oh btw, get bucket back. offer more money, more girls, more creepy horror dolls, fire robin if you have to.

Fire Robin 
No way I love robin.

[Almost Famous]

First thing my wife said when I showed her the picture was 'that guy probably IS Buckethead!'.

Looks like Axl really does want a 'shredder' in the stable. I don't get it, but I also haven't heard the direction of Chinese Democracy beyond the 5 tunes we witnessed on tour. Maybe once we hear the whole album, there will be definitive roles that each member plays. Perhaps there is a grand scheme ya know, like:

1) The cute one
2) The athletic one
3) The 'your best friend's older brother' guy
4) The artistic, pensive dreamer
5) The non-threatening bad-boy

Or not. It could be a mish mash that will look retarded when the band poses for album sleeve photos and sound as awkward as Brooks & Dunn remixed by Gary Neuman.

Either way, I'm willing to give this guy a chance. Hey, I got over the chicken bucket thing, the botox and Chris Pitman's haircuts, why not this?

[Layne420]

Well it should be offically soon if this is true. My only guess they are about start up again or need to finshed up some parts but it becoming more clearer that it is up only took Axl to decision.

Tommy in the gang will only lead you in circles .

[patvalley]

I've met him before and actually attended a guitar clinic/workshop with him. (even played Sweet Child o' Mine with him. ironic eh? )

I'll just lay down my opinions.
-He is a really nice, very approachable guy. No ego issues, quite down to earth and cool as hell. Great sense of humor.
-Fuckin' awesome guitarist!! I have no doubt in my mind that he can handle all of the guitar parts. IMO Buckethead is an amazingly talented player...however if there's one guy who's a great fit to replace him, it's Bumblefoot.
-He has a damn cool guitar, where when you depress the tremelo arm (whammy bar) wings come out from the top/bottom of the guitar's body.
-Has really good chops, really good technique, almost a similar style to Buckethead's, just in the sense of some crazy sounds and pretty original style.

So in closing I guess all I can say is...don't worry just because you've probably never heard of him. He's an incredible guitarist who definitely has his shit together.

He is NOT what you would think of as a rap-metal guitarist. I have no idea where that came from. I believe he listens to some hip-hop but...that's like calling Buckethead a techno guitarist. The fact is he fuckin rips on the guitar.  Hope this helped some.

[Captain Obvious]

Just hire me already, Axl. Seriously, people will be like "Slash who? Buckethead who??". And fire the other dudes...I'll play all 3 parts at the same time.

[grog mug]

I know NOTHING about this guy so I can't really judge him.  All I can say is bring BUCKETHEAD back!!!!
I've seen him with GN'R twice and on his Giant Robot solo tour and this guy fucking rocks as you all already know or should know.  My favorite GN'R guitarist EVER by far, and definately the most talented.

[gnrforever666]

I am hoping he uses gibson guitars. this guy uses too many novelty guitars.

[DemocracyRose]

It would be nice if someone in GNR/GNR-camp, could clear this thing.

Where is Mysteron when we need him?? 

[Scabbie]

Appartatently Joe Satriani recommended him to GNR!

[Voodoochild]

Yeah, sure.... Source, please? 

[Scabbie]

See the Bumblefoot forum on his website...he's the source!

[echrisl]

I am just about 1 dumb named guitarist from giving up on GNR completely until I am HOLDING Chinese Democracy.   

[patvalley]

I am hoping he uses gibson guitars. this guy uses too many novelty guitars.

Well from what I know/remember, he doesn't.

Although he still has a killer tone. no worries here.

[Mr Cowbell ?]

If he is lying then this is a con not on GnR fans but on his own fans. they all believe him and stand behind him.

I think he may have been contacted and perhaps laid down for guitar parts for axl to hear but as far as being a member of gnr that is very presumptuous. I hope that all of our reactions to him will bear some weight as this search continues.

oh btw, get bucket back. offer more money, more girls, more creepy horror dolls, fire robin if you have to.

I dont think more anything would get BH back. I think he honestly wanted to be in a band making cd's and touring. And good riddance to him until someone can explain the nunchucks at RIR 3 to me

[Butch Français]

I am hoping he uses gibson guitars. this guy uses too many novelty guitars.

Gibson, Fender, Gretsch or PRS would all be great, but this cheese guitar is just too much..!

[Johnnyblood]

I'd be satisfied with Robin and Richard, but this album has taken Axl over 10 years to conceive, so I imagine he'll want lots of different guitar sounds coming through our speakers. Everybody, especially Tommy, says Axl knows what he's doing. I guess I'll take their words for it.

[Izzy]

Who?

[Johnnyblood]

Obviously I'm talking about people who are working with Axl on this project, not people on the sidelines who criticize. I know there are plenty of naysayers - including myself at times. But most of those people have nothing to do with the current project. For those who actually have something to do with this album and band, their words for Axl are always positive and often effusively positive. Brian May, Moby, and Tommy come to mind.

[PhillyRiot]

I am not giving this guy the time of day.  I might research him if there is an official announcement, but until then, he is a nobody to me.